Sat Nov 10, 2012, 09:42 PM
MrScorpio (55,316 posts)
I said this four years ago, here's an update
Obviously, there are some folks on the Internet who weren't happy with the election
This message is for them. Fine... I hope that they bitch and grumble all they want. It's their right. However, there's a line, when crossed, which goes from bitching and moaning to actual threats. This is America, where we have good reason to take threats seriously. Threats require action. The people of DU are patriots. They care for the safety of any President, even that jackass, George W. Bush. We understand that the REelection of Barack Hussein Obama is a very emotional event in most of our lives. But, we the people of DU, will never stand idly by and allow anyone or any group to threaten the life of President Obama or his family. We are responsible and vigilant enough to report any such threat promptly to the proper authorities. Let this serve as a warning: Do not issue threats, idle or otherwise, under penalty of LAW. We are very serious about this matter. Signed, MrScorpio, Member of the Democratic Underground I would appreciate other member's endorsements
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| MrScorpio | Nov 2012 | OP | |
| AlGoreRhythms | Nov 2012 | #1 | |
| LiberalElite | Nov 2012 | #2 | |
| frogmarch | Nov 2012 | #3 | |
| haikugal | Nov 2012 | #4 | |
| Dalai_1 | Nov 2012 | #5 | |
| niyad | Nov 2012 | #6 | |
| Angry Dragon | Nov 2012 | #7 | |
| PigBodine | Nov 2012 | #8 | |
| solara | Nov 2012 | #9 | |
| warrior1 | Nov 2012 | #10 | |
| silverweb | Nov 2012 | #11 | |
| SickOfTheOnePct | Nov 2012 | #12 | |
| TheMightyFavog | Nov 2012 | #13 | |
| Lilma | Nov 2012 | #14 | |
| SaveAmerica | Nov 2012 | #15 | |
| sheshe2 | Nov 2012 | #16 | |
| Mme. Defarge | Nov 2012 | #24 | |
| geckosfeet | Nov 2012 | #17 | |
| heaven05 | Nov 2012 | #18 | |
| truebluegreen | Nov 2012 | #19 | |
| oldhippydude | Nov 2012 | #20 | |
| Hekate | Nov 2012 | #21 | |
| NBachers | Nov 2012 | #22 | |
| Still Sensible | Nov 2012 | #23 | |
| Milliesmom | Nov 2012 | #25 | |
| gateley | Nov 2012 | #26 | |
| ashling | Nov 2012 | #27 | |
| Oldtimeralso | Nov 2012 | #28 | |
| ReRe | Nov 2012 | #29 | |
| KT2000 | Nov 2012 | #30 | |
| TBF | Nov 2012 | #31 | |
| 1620rock | Nov 2012 | #32 | |
| TahitiNut | Nov 2012 | #33 | |
| Wounded Bear | Nov 2012 | #34 | |
| libmom74 | Nov 2012 | #35 | |
| tavalon | Nov 2012 | #36 | |
| MynameisBlarney | Nov 2012 | #37 | |
| LaydeeBug | Nov 2012 | #38 | |
| cliff48 | Nov 2012 | #39 | |
| Aristus | Nov 2012 | #40 | |
| Samantha | Nov 2012 | #41 | |
| Paka | Nov 2012 | #42 | |
| AverageJoe90 | Nov 2012 | #43 | |
| BelleCarolinaPeridot | Nov 2012 | #44 | |
| Brilly | Nov 2012 | #45 | |
| ismnotwasm | Nov 2012 | #46 | |
| kag | Nov 2012 | #47 | |
| chknltl | Nov 2012 | #48 | |
| ailsagirl | Nov 2012 | #49 | |
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| Rosa Luxemburg | Nov 2012 | #51 | |
| kairos12 | Nov 2012 | #52 | |
| lovemydog | Nov 2012 | #53 | |
| underthematrix | Nov 2012 | #54 | |
| hootinholler | Nov 2012 | #55 | |
| robinlynne | Nov 2012 | #56 | |
| ornotna | Nov 2012 | #57 | |
| BlueCaliDem | Nov 2012 | #58 | |
| Wellstone ruled | Nov 2012 | #59 | |
| Jack Rabbit | Nov 2012 | #60 | |
| SoCalDemGrrl | Nov 2012 | #61 | |
| No Vested Interest | Nov 2012 | #62 | |
| onestepforward | Nov 2012 | #63 | |
| Cha | Nov 2012 | #64 | |
| smirkymonkey | Nov 2012 | #65 | |
| oldbanjo | Nov 2012 | #66 | |
| MFM008 | Nov 2012 | #67 | |
| momsrule | Nov 2012 | #68 | |
| TheAmbivalante | Nov 2012 | #69 | |
| blackdiamond62 | Nov 2012 | #70 | |
| magicksmom | Nov 2012 | #71 | |
| amr3997 | Nov 2012 | #72 | |
| Glorfindel | Nov 2012 | #73 | |
| N_E_1 for Tennis | Nov 2012 | #74 | |
| tidepooler | Nov 2012 | #75 | |
| csziggy | Nov 2012 | #76 | |
| Sekhmets Daughter | Nov 2012 | #77 | |
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| Moosepoop | Nov 2012 | #86 | |
| Buzz505 | Nov 2012 | #87 | |
| ChaoticTrilby | Nov 2012 | #88 | |
| Arugula Latte | Nov 2012 | #89 | |
| ProudProgressiveNow | Nov 2012 | #90 | |
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| Rain Mcloud | Nov 2012 | #96 | |
| Smickey | Nov 2012 | #97 | |
| Iwillnevergiveup | Nov 2012 | #98 | |
| Major Hogwash | Nov 2012 | #99 | |
| Madmiddle | Nov 2012 | #100 | |
| WHEN CRABS ROAR | Nov 2012 | #101 | |
| Lifelong Protester | Nov 2012 | #102 | |
| AsahinaKimi | Nov 2012 | #103 | |
| Lefta Dissenter | Nov 2012 | #104 | |
| pacalo | Nov 2012 | #105 | |
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| SpartanDem | Nov 2012 | #110 |
Response to MrScorpio (Original post)
Sat Nov 10, 2012, 09:48 PM
AlGoreRhythms (111 posts)
1. well said!!!!
Response to MrScorpio (Original post)
Sat Nov 10, 2012, 09:52 PM
LiberalElite (863 posts)
2. Absolutely.
Response to MrScorpio (Original post)
Sat Nov 10, 2012, 09:53 PM
frogmarch (7,244 posts)
3. Agreed! nt
Response to MrScorpio (Original post)
Sat Nov 10, 2012, 09:53 PM
haikugal (1,128 posts)
4. Well done!
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Last edited Sat Nov 10, 2012, 09:54 PM USA/ET - Edit history (1) I endorse this!
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Response to MrScorpio (Original post)
Sat Nov 10, 2012, 09:56 PM
niyad (24,139 posts)
6. very well said
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Sat Nov 10, 2012, 09:57 PM
Angry Dragon (24,073 posts)
7. Agreed
Response to MrScorpio (Original post)
Sat Nov 10, 2012, 10:00 PM
PigBodine (1 post)
8. Count me in.
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You are right on! And we are ready to respond.
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Response to MrScorpio (Original post)
Sat Nov 10, 2012, 10:06 PM
warrior1 (9,257 posts)
10. I remember
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I concur.
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Response to MrScorpio (Original post)
Sat Nov 10, 2012, 10:07 PM
silverweb (12,977 posts)
11. Absolutely right!
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As an earlier admonition said for DHS, "If you see something, say something."
That goes for homegrown threats and for what we hear, too. You never really know what's "just" idle hate talk (and there's too much of that!) and what could be a credible threat. |
Response to MrScorpio (Original post)
Sat Nov 10, 2012, 10:09 PM
SickOfTheOnePct (1,796 posts)
12. Concur with reporting actual threats n/t
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Sat Nov 10, 2012, 10:21 PM
TheMightyFavog (13,239 posts)
13. Agreed.
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Response to MrScorpio (Original post)
Sat Nov 10, 2012, 10:25 PM
SaveAmerica (4,982 posts)
15. I will increase my effort in keeping back the hate
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I've contacted Secret Service before for threatening language I've seen online but I will increase that to calling out anyone spreading lies in a public forum. I let many people slide in the days before the election but I realize if we don't get a grip on this now, they will get out of control and it could get dangerous.
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Response to MrScorpio (Original post)
Sat Nov 10, 2012, 10:29 PM
sheshe2 (4,839 posts)
16. We are here to protect this beautiful man
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He is our President! An Earlier post today spoke of the escalating threats against him!
I fear for him. I know that the secret service has his back. We at DU will too! |
Response to sheshe2 (Reply #16)
Sat Nov 10, 2012, 10:48 PM
Mme. Defarge (2,881 posts)
24. I cried when I read that,
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Last edited Sat Nov 10, 2012, 10:50 PM USA/ET - Edit history (1) and I'm Mme. Defarge for heaven's sake!
NOT MY PRESIDENT! |
Response to MrScorpio (Original post)
Sat Nov 10, 2012, 10:31 PM
geckosfeet (8,807 posts)
17. endorsed
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Sat Nov 10, 2012, 10:38 PM
heaven05 (2,372 posts)
18. you got it.
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Response to MrScorpio (Original post)
Sat Nov 10, 2012, 10:39 PM
truebluegreen (1,652 posts)
19. I'm in.
Response to MrScorpio (Original post)
Sat Nov 10, 2012, 10:42 PM
oldhippydude (2,514 posts)
20. agreed
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Sat Nov 10, 2012, 10:42 PM
Hekate (21,222 posts)
21. You bet, Mr Scorpio
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We didn't allow threats to Baby Caligula here, and we surely won't tolerate threats to President Obama.
Hekate |
Response to MrScorpio (Original post)
Sat Nov 10, 2012, 10:43 PM
NBachers (3,696 posts)
22. Yes- we will always protect President Obama by reporting any and all threats made against him
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Sat Nov 10, 2012, 10:46 PM
Still Sensible (2,311 posts)
23. Absolutely! n/t
Response to MrScorpio (Original post)
Sat Nov 10, 2012, 10:48 PM
Milliesmom (151 posts)
25. Well said!
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I'm with you 100% and with our President and his family/staff 150%
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Response to MrScorpio (Original post)
Sat Nov 10, 2012, 10:50 PM
gateley (61,901 posts)
26. I probably agreed with you then, and I do again now!
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Sat Nov 10, 2012, 10:54 PM
ashling (19,200 posts)
27. Moved and Seconded
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eloquently stated.
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Response to MrScorpio (Original post)
Sat Nov 10, 2012, 11:04 PM
ReRe (2,858 posts)
29. Seriously
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K&R
Endorsed. I don't have a gun, never did, never will. But they should not make any threats in MY presence. Period. |
Response to MrScorpio (Original post)
Sat Nov 10, 2012, 11:04 PM
KT2000 (9,726 posts)
30. Absolutely!
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well said.
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Response to MrScorpio (Original post)
Sat Nov 10, 2012, 11:04 PM
TBF (18,403 posts)
31. You got it. nt
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Sat Nov 10, 2012, 11:06 PM
TahitiNut (71,568 posts)
33. I'll take his six in a heartbeat... even my last one.
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It'd be with pride that I'd put my aged carcass in the line of fire for him. It goes without saying that I'd report ANY threat against him in a fraction of a nanosecond.
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Response to MrScorpio (Original post)
Sat Nov 10, 2012, 11:10 PM
Wounded Bear (2,880 posts)
34. Right on! Shout it from the rooftops! nt
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Sat Nov 10, 2012, 11:12 PM
libmom74 (632 posts)
35. Absolutely!
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Sat Nov 10, 2012, 11:13 PM
tavalon (25,684 posts)
36. Sounds exactly right - bitch moan and complain all you want
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Do not threaten a single hair on the POTUS, FLOTUS , COTUS, or the talking ends.
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Response to MrScorpio (Original post)
Sat Nov 10, 2012, 11:22 PM
MynameisBlarney (1,257 posts)
37. I'm with ya
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Response to MrScorpio (Original post)
Sat Nov 10, 2012, 11:24 PM
LaydeeBug (4,476 posts)
38. I am making this my facebook status. nt
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Sat Nov 10, 2012, 11:28 PM
cliff48 (7 posts)
39. Agree
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whole heartedly!
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Response to MrScorpio (Original post)
Sat Nov 10, 2012, 11:29 PM
Aristus (29,371 posts)
40. Well said, MrScorpio!
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Response to MrScorpio (Original post)
Sat Nov 10, 2012, 11:39 PM
Samantha (5,997 posts)
41. Thank you for posting this
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I am with you.
Sam |
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Sat Nov 10, 2012, 11:40 PM
Paka (458 posts)
42. With you in force.
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Response to MrScorpio (Original post)
Sat Nov 10, 2012, 11:41 PM
AverageJoe90 (5,344 posts)
43. I just gave you Rec #101. =)
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Sat Nov 10, 2012, 11:48 PM
BelleCarolinaPeridot (9,588 posts)
44. Got that right!!!
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I added the number to the local Secret Service office into my phone contacts.
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Response to MrScorpio (Original post)
Sun Nov 11, 2012, 12:00 AM
ismnotwasm (9,673 posts)
46. Yes indeed n/t
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Sun Nov 11, 2012, 12:06 AM
kag (942 posts)
47. Endorsorama!
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And thank you!
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Sun Nov 11, 2012, 12:12 AM
chknltl (8,744 posts)
48. Agree whole heartedly!
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Sun Nov 11, 2012, 12:12 AM
ailsagirl (9,583 posts)
49. Endorsed!!
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Sun Nov 11, 2012, 12:23 AM
Rosa Luxemburg (22,010 posts)
51. Agreed
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Sun Nov 11, 2012, 12:23 AM
kairos12 (706 posts)
52. Backed Completely
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Sun Nov 11, 2012, 12:27 AM
lovemydog (1,574 posts)
53. my name is lovemydog and I endorse
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this message
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Response to MrScorpio (Original post)
Sun Nov 11, 2012, 12:38 AM
underthematrix (577 posts)
54. agreed
Response to MrScorpio (Original post)
Sun Nov 11, 2012, 12:39 AM
hootinholler (20,634 posts)
55. I have to apologize for sending that box of UTZ Hard Pretzels to the white house back in the day
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I realize now it may have been construed as a threat.
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Response to MrScorpio (Original post)
Sun Nov 11, 2012, 12:39 AM
robinlynne (15,172 posts)
56. endorsed!
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Sun Nov 11, 2012, 12:40 AM
ornotna (4,119 posts)
57. Right there with you
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Absolutely.
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Response to MrScorpio (Original post)
Sun Nov 11, 2012, 12:43 AM
BlueCaliDem (5,252 posts)
58. You have my full endorsement. K&R eom
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Sun Nov 11, 2012, 01:04 AM
Wellstone ruled (1,154 posts)
59. Never a doubt!!!
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There will always be a STUPID out there. Never cross a Old Democrat.
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Response to MrScorpio (Original post)
Sun Nov 11, 2012, 01:50 AM
Jack Rabbit (40,702 posts)
60. +1
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!!
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Response to MrScorpio (Original post)
Sun Nov 11, 2012, 02:05 AM
SoCalDemGrrl (835 posts)
61. Couldn't have said it better!
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Sun Nov 11, 2012, 02:09 AM
No Vested Interest (522 posts)
62. You Are Right
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to be concerned.
Your statement has my endorsement. |
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Sun Nov 11, 2012, 02:10 AM
onestepforward (3,091 posts)
63. Without a doubt!
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Endorsed by me!
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Response to MrScorpio (Original post)
Sun Nov 11, 2012, 05:21 AM
Cha (124,563 posts)
64. Bless you, MrScorpio and Bless The Obamas!
Response to MrScorpio (Original post)
Sun Nov 11, 2012, 05:38 AM
smirkymonkey (11,672 posts)
65. I'm in!
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K&R!
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Response to MrScorpio (Original post)
Sun Nov 11, 2012, 06:44 AM
momsrule (93 posts)
68. Endorse and pledge.
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The security of our prsident and family are numero uno here. I will report to FBi any threatening actions or words.
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Response to MrScorpio (Original post)
Sun Nov 11, 2012, 07:01 AM
TheAmbivalante (107 posts)
69. Witness!
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There's a gene in those absolutists that somehow allows for the celebration of violence. Poor bastards.
George Carlin said it best: Now of course the Civil War has been over for about 120 years. But...not so you'd really notice it. Because you see we have these people called "Civil War buffs"...in fact some of these people actually get dressed up once a year and then go out and re-fight these battles. D'you know what I say to these people? USE LIVE AMMUNITION ASSHOLES, WOULD YA PLEASE?! MrScorpio, it's a shame that we live in a world where what you said needed to be stated. Thank you for doing it. |
Response to MrScorpio (Original post)
Sun Nov 11, 2012, 08:38 AM
blackdiamond62 (24 posts)
70. R-E-S-P-E-C-T
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I agree with your post 100%. Any threat to the POTUS is a threat to the very fabric of our country and should be investigated (reported).
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Response to MrScorpio (Original post)
Sun Nov 11, 2012, 08:42 AM
magicksmom (3 posts)
71. Endorsed!!
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Times 3 trillion
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Response to MrScorpio (Original post)
Sun Nov 11, 2012, 08:43 AM
amr3997 (5 posts)
72. Co-signing
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I agree wholeheartedly! We got his back.
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Response to MrScorpio (Original post)
Sun Nov 11, 2012, 09:11 AM
Glorfindel (3,093 posts)
73. Proud and happy to endorse, kick, and recommend
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Thank you, MrScorpio. You said what needed to be said, and you said it just right.
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Response to MrScorpio (Original post)
Sun Nov 11, 2012, 09:24 AM
N_E_1 for Tennis (559 posts)
74. walking alongside ya!!
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Sun Nov 11, 2012, 10:01 AM
csziggy (14,205 posts)
76. Thank You!
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Sun Nov 11, 2012, 10:02 AM
Sekhmets Daughter (7,094 posts)
77. Endorsed, completely and energetically!
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Sun Nov 11, 2012, 10:33 AM
Omaha Steve (35,834 posts)
78. My endorsement
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Response to MrScorpio (Original post)
Sun Nov 11, 2012, 10:56 AM
libodem (11,839 posts)
79. Right there with you mister
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Sun Nov 11, 2012, 11:04 AM
BlancheSplanchnik (7,705 posts)
81. endorsed! n/t
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Sun Nov 11, 2012, 12:37 PM
Myrina (8,956 posts)
82. Indeed, Mr. Scorpio ...
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Sun Nov 11, 2012, 01:39 PM
tblue (13,911 posts)
83. Amen & thx! nt
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Sun Nov 11, 2012, 02:20 PM
Demoiselle (5,791 posts)
84. What MrScorpio said...
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Sun Nov 11, 2012, 02:33 PM
Jellybeanz (10 posts)
85. For sure !
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I agree MrScorpio. From The South. Mississippi to be exact. Jellybeanz |
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Sun Nov 11, 2012, 02:43 PM
Moosepoop (1,486 posts)
86. Endorsed and rec'd! n/t
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Sun Nov 11, 2012, 02:54 PM
Buzz505 (60 posts)
87. They can be sad
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but threats are serious and must be dealt with seriously.
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Response to MrScorpio (Original post)
Sun Nov 11, 2012, 03:02 PM
ChaoticTrilby (177 posts)
88. Endorsed.
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This is OUR president, damn it.
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Sun Nov 11, 2012, 03:04 PM
Arugula Latte (40,154 posts)
89. We are watching!
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Sun Nov 11, 2012, 04:11 PM
ProudProgressiveNow (3,239 posts)
90. K&R nt
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Sun Nov 11, 2012, 04:15 PM
ut oh (251 posts)
91. Most indubitally
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I probably spelled that wrong...
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Sun Nov 11, 2012, 04:29 PM
veness (310 posts)
92. Endorsed! K&R. n/t
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Sun Nov 11, 2012, 04:31 PM
StarryNite (2,785 posts)
93. Absolutley MrScorpio
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Sun Nov 11, 2012, 04:41 PM
RKP5637 (25,592 posts)
94. K&R!!! K&R!!! K&R!!! K&R!!! K&R!!! n/t
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Sun Nov 11, 2012, 04:55 PM
Smickey (152 posts)
97. Agreed. K&R
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Sun Nov 11, 2012, 05:07 PM
Iwillnevergiveup (5,818 posts)
98. Eyes and ears!
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Sun Nov 11, 2012, 05:15 PM
Major Hogwash (12,365 posts)
99. Kicked and recommended. Hell, yeah.
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And endorsed.
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Sun Nov 11, 2012, 05:56 PM
Madmiddle (115 posts)
100. Endorsed.
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Kudo's
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Response to MrScorpio (Original post)
Sun Nov 11, 2012, 06:01 PM
WHEN CRABS ROAR (2,520 posts)
101. This is my country and my President. We stand together on this.
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Sun Nov 11, 2012, 07:25 PM
Lifelong Protester (4,781 posts)
102. Also agree
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right behind you, and if I even get a hint of something on FB, I'll be on it.
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Response to MrScorpio (Original post)
Sun Nov 11, 2012, 07:40 PM
AsahinaKimi (18,091 posts)
103. Well ...
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Only if you promise to throw down some cool Jazz... I will !!
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Sun Nov 11, 2012, 09:07 PM
Lefta Dissenter (5,200 posts)
104. Seal of Approval
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Sun Nov 11, 2012, 09:33 PM
pacalo (20,666 posts)
105. And we mean what Mr. Scorpio says.
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Mon Nov 12, 2012, 11:27 PM
Tumbulu (3,245 posts)
106. Endorsed!
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Thanks for posting this- important!
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Response to MrScorpio (Original post)
Mon Nov 12, 2012, 11:29 PM
bobthedrummer (23,245 posts)
107. Yep. K&R n/t
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Mon Nov 12, 2012, 11:33 PM
WillyT (45,582 posts)
109. Of Course...
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